Absorbate (Noun)
Meaning
A material that has been or is capable of being absorbed.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Spongy paper towels are great absorbates for cleaning up spills.
- The absorbate layer of the dressing helped to keep the wound clean and dry.
- Paper absorbates are designed to soak up excess ink when printing.
- Scientists studied the chemical properties of various absorbates to understand their molecular structure.
- Activated charcoal is a common absorbate used in air and water purification systems.